Furnace Articles
Everyone wants to save money on Pennsylvania heating bills, especially when the winter temperatures start to drop.
Remember, if your system gets too hot, you should keep a cool head and get your furnace taken care of right away.
We’ve got you covered at Link Service Heating & Cooling with this handy guide to indoor comfort and winter air quality.
The heating pros at Link Service Heating & Cooling have drawn up a list of 10 things to consider when buying a new furnace.
You just discovered there is a puddle of water on the floor in front of your furnace. What does this mean? Why would your furnace be leaking water?
The US EPA is gearing up to enforce a shift to a new refrigerant type for all new air conditioning systems and heat pumps in 2025.
Is your furnace blowing air without pause? If so, you’re probably feeling a bit concerned—and your Johnstown house most likely feels like an oven. On top of that, your utility bill will be considerably higher with your furnace constantly running.
We receive countless calls every time the temperatures drop below normal ranges, as homeowners here in Johnstown encounter problems with their home’s heating system.
This issue happens more often than not with older furnaces, and it could be a sign you are ready to upgrade your Ebensburg home’s heating and cooling system with a new model. At the 10-year mark, furnaces start to lose efficiency and begin breaking down more frequently.
When the temperature gets low, your energy bill gets high. That’s because you spend more time indoors during the winter. And we don’t blame you—it can get pretty cold here in Pennsylvania.
If your furnace is producing a strange smell, you should always treat it with caution. While the cause for the odor may be benign, it could just as easily be harmful to inhale. When in doubt, always open windows to ensure ventilation, and evacuate your Ebensburg home.
So, you’re thinking about upgrading your Pennsylvania heating and cooling system. Have you ever heard of dual fuel?
Our team at Link Service Heating & Cooling wants to help you be prepared by providing the following furnace maintenance tips.
A furnace is a major investment for any Altoona homeowner. Although it’s not something that will need to be done frequently, most people will face the decision of needing to purchase a new heating system sometime during home ownership.
Our professionals at Link Service Heating & Cooling encourage you to understand how your gas furnace works so you can spot any potential problems in your Ebensburg home’s heating system.
You have just inspected your air filter, only to find it is sopping wet! Thoughts begin to race through your head, and you ask yourself, Is my furnace breaking down? or Is this going to be expensive to repair? Fortunately, there is no need for panic.
Did you finally turn your furnace on this winter only to have cold air blowing out of your vents? Or did your furnace stop working just when you started to need it most?
Once the cooler weather hits here in Altoona this fall, you are going to want the inside of your home toasty and comfortable. This means turning on your furnace. Long before the first night you’ll want to use it, you should have your furnace cleaned and checked by a professional from Link Service Heating & Cooling.
The average furnace lasts between 10 and 15 years. But did you know you can take steps to make it last longer? There is no shortcut or hack to increase your furnace’s longevity.
Your fuel-burning furnace has a number of mechanisms allowing it to run safely and effectively. These features prevent fires and protect your indoor air quality (IAQ). They also work to prevent internal errors from damaging large portions of your furnace.
As the saying goes, “Time and tide wait for no one.” Whether you’re prepared or not, the summer months and warmer weather are gone, moving aside for fall and cooler temps. That means here in Johnstown you need to think about preparing your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system for fall maintenance.
If you happen to be in the market for a new furnace, you may be overwhelmed by the number of options available. Our professional team at Link Service HVAC would like to make it a bit easier by providing some basics for you.
Aan electric or gas- or oil-fired furnace’s efficiency is measured by its AFUE, or Average Fuel Utilization Efficiency. This standard measurement is given in percentages, , letting you know how much of your fuel is actually used to heat your Pennsylvania home and how much fuel is wasted.